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1 online resource |
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"This study examines the life of Arminius Vambéry, the nineteenth-century Hungarian writer, intellectual, and informal diplomat who traveled extensively throughout Central Asia. It uses his experiences to explore the identity politics of the period and the political and intellectual concept of Orientalism"--Provided by publisher. |
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Translation of: Kelet és nyugat mezsgyéjén : Vámbéry Ármin és a Brit Birodalom; published in Budapest by Múlt és Jövő Kiadó in 2014. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Arminius Vambéry, the self-made man : the journey from destitute Hungarian Jew to celebrated Central Asian expert in British public discourse -- Hungarian, explorer, Russophobe, and Eastern brother : Vambéry in British public discourse -- Vambéry and the great Goldziher : negotiating Jewishness, Zionism, Hungarianness, and each other -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Bram Stoker's Arminius : Vambéry in Dracula. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913.
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Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913. |
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Scholars -- Hungary -- Biography.
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Scholars. |
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Hungary. |
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Biographies.
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Jews -- Hungary -- Biography.
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Jews. |
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Diplomats -- Hungary -- Biography.
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Diplomats. |
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Travelers -- Asia, Central -- Biography.
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Travelers. |
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Central Asia. |
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Identity politics -- History -- 19th century.
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Identity politics. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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East and West -- History -- 19th century.
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Orientalism -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
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Great Britain. |
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Asia, Central -- Relations -- Great Britain.
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Great Britain -- Relations -- Asia, Central.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical. |
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Adventurers & Explorers. |
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography. |
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TRAVEL -- Budget. |
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East and West. |
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TRAVEL -- Hikes & Walks. |
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Orientalism. |
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TRAVEL -- Museums, Tours, Points of Interest. |
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Relations. |
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TRAVEL -- Parks & Campgrounds. |
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International relations. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1899 |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Added Title |
Kelet és nyugat mezsgyéjén. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2016023599
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mandler, Dávid. Arminius Vambéry and the British Empire. Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016] 9781498538244 (DLC) 2016020026 |
| ISBN |
9781498538251 (electronic book) |
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1498538258 (electronic book) |
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9781498538244 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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